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What does it mean?
Seeing the divine in others transforms serving them into a sacred act of reverence.
In plain terms
Treating others with reverence is like serving God.
What can you take from it?
Approach service with a sense of sacred connection to others.

Where it applies

  • caring for sick
  • helping marginalized
  • daily interactions

Putting it to work

  • serve with dignity
  • see value in others
  • practice reverence

Questions to consider

  • How do you see value in those you help?
  • What makes service meaningful to you?

Another view

This view relies on a specific spiritual framework not shared by all.

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